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Jordan: Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

In , Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.80.

That's up 4.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.75 . Jordan ranks #160 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Jordan Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4.80
Trough
3.35
1-year change
+4.7%
5-year change
+20.7%
+3.8% / yr
10-year change
+35.5%
+3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)
4.8041
4.5883
4.3938
4.2427
4.1170
3.9791
3.8420
3.7157
3.6045
3.5116

About Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)

Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024?
In 2024, Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) was 4.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rising or falling?
Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) rose 4.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Jordan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population)?
In 2024, Jordan ranked #160 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population).
How does Jordan's Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in 2024 was 11.75, so Jordan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
What is Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) and how is it measured?
Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.FE.ZS), CC BY 4.0.